# How William F. Buckley Invented Modern Conservatism

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Podcast: [Cornell Keynotes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cornell-keynotes-6622417)
Published: 2025-10-29T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Journalist Sam Tanenhaus discusses his authorized biography of conservative intellectual William F. Buckley Jr., exploring how Buckley transformed American conservatism from 1950-1980 and examining his legacy's relevance to today.

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